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Originally posted by Gary:
wait a minute, isn't @home run over mostly existing cable networks? How high can their expenses be? Its not like they had to lay down a whole new cable system.
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Actually, yes and no. We used existing cable where we could, but most of the stuff was not up to broadband standards and had/has to be replaced. And that means ALOT of trenching. They also provide their customers with the modems, which, if you go to Circuit City or some other type store to buy one, they run an average of around $250 - $300 for one modem. I know they get a bulk discount, but that's still a fairly large figure when you're talkin' about the size of their customer base. Then there is all the misc. supplies such as cable, fittings, e-boxes, amplifiers, etc.... trucks, labor.... believe me, it's a very expensive operation. Not to mention they were promo-ing everyone with two months free and free installation just to get those customers. It was ALL out of pocket and not much coming back.